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Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 305021 · Wholesale Distribution

Activity contents

  • Wholesale of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish and operate telecommunications networks open to the public:
  • Wholesale of post-paid cards;
  • Wholesale of prepaid cards.

Supervisory authority

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

Type of authorization: Approval

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

    The activity "Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity)" is regulated. You must first build an accreditation file with the supervisory authority (articles, qualification proof, premises eligibility) before any CNRC registration.

    2 to 6 weeks

  2. Step 2: Company incorporation (LLC, single-member LLC or sole proprietorship)

    Once you hold the licence, sign the articles at the notary, declare the share capital, then request the company name + Trade Register at CNRC. For a heavy licence, a SARL/EURL is usually required over the auto-entrepreneur regime.

    7 to 10 days

  3. Step 3: Tax and social registrations

    With your trade register in hand, obtain the NIF (tax ID), NIS (social security ID for the manager), CNAS affiliation for employees, and the tax card. Your activity "Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • Executive Decree No. 09-410 of 10/12/2009. establishing the security rules applicable to activities involving sensitive equipment, modified and supplemented.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity)" in Algeria?

"Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR, then incorporate (SARL/EURL usually required) at CNRC, and finish with tax registrations. UpGrowth Connect handles licence + turn-key incorporation.

How much does it cost to incorporate for code 305021?

For a regulated activity like Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 305021?

The official supervisory authority for Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity) is MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Wholesale trade of post-paid and prepaid cards (mobile telephone chips), by operators holding licenses to establish telecommunications networks open to the public (regulated activity) (CNRC code 305021) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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